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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.25, 652.66 and 142.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.25, 652.66 and 142.70 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.25 : 652.66 = 142.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.25/652.66 = 142.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.25x = 652.66 × 142.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.25x = 93,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,130.96/435.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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